This Month’s Featured Articles…
Wreaths Across America – One Family’s Ambition to Honor Local Veterans
"This is my ‘why,’” Carol Hart says as she shares a photo of her son, Master Sergeant David Cookingham Jr., who served in the military from 1991 to 2011 and passed away in 2015. After her son’s passing, Carol learned of Wreaths Across America, a national program based out of Maine that works to honor fallen veterans by placing wreaths on their graves every Christmas season. In the fall of 2019, Carol called to order a wreath for her son’s grave, only to find out [...]
Where Beauty and Family Come “Full Circle”
’Tis the season to decorate, and if you love wreaths (and don’t we all?), then you’ll love the Hudson Valley Wreath Company and its super-talented and dynamic creator, Evelyne Kopp. Evelyne launched the Hudson Valley Wreath Company in 2021, and in its first year the company was named a Hudson Valley “Best of” in the category of Entrepreneur – which it was also crowned this year, in 2023. That’s impressive, especially for a newer business. I wanted to know more. Peak crazy season I caught [...]
Okay Boomer
An open letter to Gen X, millennials, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and anyone else offended by the existence of baby boomers from a real life baby boomer. It’s become abundantly obvious that we above the age of 59 are the direct cause of anyone and everyone’s problems. What I need right now is for millennials and Gen Zers and Gen Xers to keep working themselves to the bone – and Gen Alphas to gird their loins – so that I can continue to enjoy my [...]
Dr. Irma Waldo Reflects on Practicing Medicine for Over 70 Years
At 98 years old, Dr. Irma Waldo has certainly lived a lot of life. Moreover, as a practicing physician serving the rural Columbia County, NY, community for over 70 years, she’s seen a lot of patients. Irma was born in Bronxville, NY, and grew up in Mount Vernon, NY. She went on to attend medical school at the University of Buffalo, and she later completed her 18-month internship at Erie County Medical Center. The internship she chose was a rotating residency/internship combination, which allowed her [...]
Katie Baldwin Designs Brings Elegance and Flair to the Northwest Corner
“Interior design is the second chapter of my life,” says Katie Baldwin, owner of Katie Baldwin Designs. After studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology, she worked in the fashion sector for 17 years at places like the Gap and Ann Taylor. “When I left, I was burnt out. I was excited to move home to Lakeville, CT, and take some time off.” At that time, Katie fully anticipated taking a few months off before moving back to the city and getting another job in [...]
